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Elnora Prucha Obituary
Elnora loved helping people including working as a CNA for various health care facilities. She had a special place in her heart for all animals and enjoyed collecting records and antiques. She had a sarcastic whit and loved to have fun. Most importantly, being a mom and spending time doing activities with her children and grandchildren where her most cherished memories. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She leaves her children James Opalka, Daniel Prucha, Katherine Rego and her husband Phil; 9 grandchildren and numerous extended family members. She was predeceased by her son Jeffery Opalka and her ex-husband, Joseph Prucha, who remained a dear friend and father to her children.
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